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Shorts Program: Freedom Songs
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This event is part of the 29th NYAFF — "Visions of Freedom" Learn More
A program of shorts evoking the sounds of liberation, self-expression, and love.
Films
A Birthday Party
Victoria Adeola Thomas
/ UK / 2022
/ 12mins
The close relationship between twin sisters is shattered irrevocably when one insists on upholding tradition through the circumcision of her daughter.
Born Again
Candice Onyeama
/ UK / 2020
/ 11mins
A magical-realist film set in London, Born Again follows Nwa, a British-Nigerian woman tormented by her inability to have children. However, a transformative baptism leads her on a journey of healing and rebirth.
Trapped
Athi Petela
/ South Africa / 2021
/ 24mins
Ayanda’s double life comes crashing down around her when a surprise visit from her mom upsets the carefully built closet she hides in. Torn between traditional family expectations and career aspirations, Ayanda tears her relationship apart. But somewhere in the heart of it all, acceptance is found.
Two or More
Ifeyinwa Arinze
/ USA / 2021
/ 9mins
Wrestling with the loss of her mother, a young girl questions her faith when she is asked to pray for her grandmother’s healing.
The K-Z
Enricka MH
/ France / 2019
/ 14mins
“The K-Z” is the slang term for a leisure activity that the young boxer Moussa views with suspicion. But a friend advises him to give it a try in order to attract the attention of the beautiful Sanaa.
